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Scrub, abrasion and washability test
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T Q C S C R U B , A B R A S I O N A N D WA S H A B I L I T Y T E S T
AB5000
IMPORTANT!
Before taking this
instrument in use we
strongly advise you
to read this manual
carefully.
User Guide
V3.1 1216
firmware 2.0.0*
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  • Page 1 T Q C S C R U B , A B R A S I O N A N D WA S H A B I L I T Y T E S T AB5000 IMPORTANT! Before taking this instrument in use we...
  • Page 2 The firmware version is indicated in the startup screen immediately after the system is switched on. TQC will grant a warranty for a period of 12 months for Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test and 12 months for all related equipment from the date of delivery in respect of any evidence of faulty workmanship and materials.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    cONTeNT GENERAL 1.1 Importance of operating manual 1.2 User-responsibility 1.3 Responsibility of personnel 1.3.1 Dangers 1.4 Designated purpose 1.5 Copyright 1.6 Manufacturer’s/Supplier’s address SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Meaning of Symbols 2.2 Availability of Safety Information 2.3 Training of Personnel 2.4 Dangers from Electrical Energy 2.5 Points of Special Danger 2.6 Care, Maintenance, Repairs 2.7 Modifications to the Equipment...
  • Page 5 INSTRUMENT CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6.1 General instruments settings 6.2 Models MENU BASIC MODEL 7.1 Tqc Start Screens After Switched On 7.2 Main Menu 7.3 Run Setup 7.4 Run Setup – Test Edit 7.5 Instrument Setup 7.6 Run MENU STANDARD MODEL 8.1 Tqc Start Screens After Switched On...
  • Page 6 12.3 Customer Service DISCLAIMER ANNEX A | STANDARDS CONFIGURATION TABLE ANNEX B | ORDERING MATRIX ANNEX C | CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF WASHABILITY TEST COMPONENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TQC BASIC SCRUB & WASHABILITY TEST DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TQC SCRUB & WASHABILITY TEST...

  • Page 7: General

    The Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test is exclusively designed to perform washability tests of painted and coated test panels as described within the specifications. Other applications constitute improper use. TQC will not be held liable for damage resulting from improper use. Designated purpose also includes properly observing all instructions in the...

  • Page 8: Copyright

    1.5 copyright The copyright of this operating manual remains with TQC. This operating manual is intended solely for the user and his personnel. Its instructions and guidelines may not be duplicated, circulated or otherwise passed on to others, neither fully, nor partly.

  • Page 9: Training Of Personnel

    • Do not open the instrument. In case of malfunction always consult the manufacturer. 2.7 Modifications to the equipment • Any modifications or additions or alterations to the instrument may solely be made with permission from the manufacturer. • All measures involving modifications require written confirmation of approval from TQC • Instruments which are not in fault-free condition must immediately be switched off • Only use replacement parts from the original supplier. Parts used from other sources aren’t guaranteed to take the loading and meet the safety requirements.

  • Page 10: Cleaning Of The Instrument And Disposal Of Materials

    3.4 Storage and Protective Measures when not in use • The instrument must be stored in a dry place at a temperature between 10 - 40°C. • The storage period should not be longer than 3 months. • Store instrument in the original packing if possible. 4 INSTRUMeNT DATA 4.1 Name / Article TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test – Microprocessor controlled scrub, abrasion and washability test.

  • Page 11: Scope Of Supply

    Max panel width max 70 mm Max panel length max 350 mm Max panel height max. 35 mm Pump speed 0,0 - 3,0 ml (only AB5000, AB5005) 4.4 Dimensions and Weight Depth 650 mm * Width 350 mm * Height...

  • Page 12: Installation And Assembly

    5 INSTALLATION AND ASSeMBLY 5.1 Installation and Operation The instrument has to be installed in a suitable place, preferably on a sturdy table or work area, with normal ambient temperature. Special fixings are not required. Carefully unpack the apparatus and the accessories and check complete supply. Place, if neces- sary, a spirit level on the work surface and adjust the height of the feet.

  • Page 13: Instrument Controls And Functions

    Jog Shuttle Emergency button Acoustic alarm / Buzzer Levelling supports Traverse / tool carrier Drippers Lamp Panel Clamp on test bed 10. Fluid bottles 11. Fixture screws 6.2 Models 6.2.1 Basic model (AB5210 & AB5215) 6.2.2 Standard model (AB5000 & AB5005)

  • Page 14: Menu Basic Model

    Jog shuttle till the white selector is on the item and push the Jog shuttle. 7.3 RUN SeTUP The TQC Basic Washability Test is able to operate in eight programs. The programs are defined in three groups. * 1.

  • Page 15: Run Setup - Test Edit

    The alarm settings are divided in 2 categories. The first number is for an intermediate alarm. In this example every 100 cycles the TQC Basic Washability tester gives an alarm. This alarm will not stop the test but just mark regular intervals as reminders for analysts to check if any wear occurred.

  • Page 16: Run

    Otherwise it will sound every minute. When “pause at “ALARM EACH” is selected the TQC Wash, scrub and abrasion tester pauzes at each alarm, and continues after conformation on the alarm.
  • Page 17 The view tags option brings you to the 4 screens where per track the selected markers are display- ed. Selecting the letter of the track will show the 5 markers per track. Selecting back will bring you again back to the former screen. After the RUN has been ended and the traverse has come to a halt.

  • Page 18: Menu Standard Model

    This is the first screen shown after switching on the instrument. Every time the TQC Washability Test is turned on, it needs to find its reference positions. Press the jog shuttle to activate the reference procedure.

  • Page 19: Instrument Setup

    The first number corresponds to the intermediate alarm. In this example every 100 cycles the TQC Washability tester gives an alarm. This alarm will not stop the test but just mark regular inter- vals as reminders for analysts to check if any wear occurred. The number 10000 in this example marks the end of the test and a long alarm will sound.

  • Page 20: Instrument Setup - Language

    Otherwise it will sound every minute. When “pause at “ALARM EACH” is selected the TQC Wash, scrub and abrasion tester pauzes at each alarm, and continues after conformation on the alarm.
  • Page 21 The bottom of the screen shows the marker option to mark events per track or all tracks. When an input is selected the TQC Washability tester shows the marker number, channel and quantity of strokes. The last icon showing the bell enables users to acknowledge the repeat alarm function for that run.

  • Page 22: Mechanical

    9 MecHANIcAL 9.1 Test beds The TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Tester can be supplied with 2 types of test beds. Either one AB5176 covering the full width of the machine or one or two AB5196, covering either half the width or the full width.

  • Page 23: Tool Holders

    C. 9.3 Tool holders The TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test is equipped with a universal traverse as of 01-04-2016. Earlier models have a standard configurated traverse containing tool holders equal in function to AB5041. Models after 01-04-2016 have a configurable traverse allowing for a flexible arrangement of the tools.

  • Page 24: Tools

    9.4 Tools The TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Tester can be supplied with a wide range of tools. These tools are all selected and produced with the greatest care. Please see standards configuration table in Annex A to select the correct tool for the appropriate standard.
  • Page 25 9.4.2 Wild Boar Brush (AB5010) The wild boar brush holder is supplied ready for use. The brush is used to test scrub resistance of coatings. The brushes are not worn in. This needs to be done on the machine of the user. Scope of supply • Wild boar brush AB5010...
  • Page 26 Placement The AB5011 nylon brush tool is placed in the AB5042 or AB5041 holder and needs to fit comfor- tably in the holder. The tool must be able to move freely without friction in the holder. Always position the tool facing the same way, to create the best homogeneity in results. For replacement intervals check the appropriate standard.
  • Page 27 MEK / Crockmeter tests, depending on the configuration used. A full set weighs 200g. The hollow fixation screw allow for easy filling of the liquid reservoir in the stamp. Scope of supply • TQC MEK / Crockmeter tool AB5060 • Weight • Set of felts and Viton O-rings Placement The AB5060 MEK / Crockmeter tool is placed in the AB5042 or AB5041 holder and needs to fit comfortably in the holder.
  • Page 28 Specifications Desired Mass Assembly configuration 200g (standard delivery) 454g Not included: 1x AB5065 (54 g) 2x AB5015 (100g) 900g Not included: 1x AB5015 (100g) 2x AB5066 (200g)
  • Page 29 For replacement intervals check the appropriate standard. 9.4.8 TQc cloth holder (AB5055) The TQC Cloth holder is supplied ready for use. The tool is suitable for clamping flexible test media around the test body. Allowing for a smooth testing. Scope of supply • Cloth holder body...
  • Page 30 9.4.9 Metal Shim (AB5025) The metal shim is usually placed in the middle and underneath of the test sample. The small elevation will increase abrasion at that point hence test results are obtained more quickly. Scope of Supply 4 metal shims with rounded corners AB5025 Specifications Material:...

  • Page 31: Instrument Preparations

    9.4.12 Tubing (AB5115 and AB5113) The TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Tester AB5000 and AB5005 are equipped with pumps for the application of test liquids to the samples. These tubes do require maintenance and timely replacement depending on the liquids that are pumped. The chemical resistance of the tubes is covered in the chemical resistance table.

  • Page 32: Waste Fluid Container

    Always make sure the carrier is securely locked into place. 10.6 Tools TQC provides a wide range of possible tools. Always use the tools as instructed by both manual and standard. (See also Annex A, B, C) 11 OPeRATION 11.1 Preparatory Work...

  • Page 33: Start The Instrument

    Follow the local regulations. 12.3 customer Service Customer service is provided on request by TQC, Molenbaan 19, 2908LL Capelle aan den IJssel - The Netherlands, T +31(0)10-7900100, F +31 (0)10-7900100 or by your local representative. 13 DIScLAIMeR The right of technical modifications is reserved.

  • Page 34: Annex A | Standards Configuration Table

    TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test 230 V AB5005 TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test 100 V AB5210 TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test Basic 230 V AB5215 TQC Scrub, Abrasion and Washability Test Basic 100 V Test beds: AB5196...
  • Page 35 Sponge pads for tool AB5050, set 5 pcs AB5019 Sponge pads for tool AB5012, set 5 pcs VF2316 TQC opacity scrub charts, black and white, 100 pieces TQC opacity scrub charts black, 100 pieces. Spare parts: AB5140 Glass container 500ml...

  • Page 36: Annex B | Ordering Matrix

    T Q C AU T O M AT I C WA S H A B I L I T Y T E S T W W W.T Q C . E U AB5210 (230V) AB5000 (230V) AB5215 (110V) AB5005 (110V)

  • Page 37: Annex C | Chemical Resistance Of Washability Test Components

    ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Acetaldehyde Acetamide Acetate Solvent Acetic Acid Acetic Acid 20% Acetic Acid 80% Acetic Acid, Glacial Acetic Anhydride Acetone Acetone, 50% water Acetyl Bromide Acetyl chloride (dry) Acetylene Acrylonitrile...
  • Page 38 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Ammonium Acetate Ammonium Bifluoride Ammonium carbonate Ammonium chloride Ammonium Fluoride 25% Ammonium Hydroxide Ammonium Nitrate Ammonium Oxalate Ammonium Persulfate Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic Ammonium Phosphate, Tribasic Ammonium Sulfate Ammonium Sulfite...
  • Page 39 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Bleaching Liquors Borax (Sodium Borate) Boric Acid Bromine C1-Fair Butadiene C1-Fair Butane C1-Fair Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) C1-Fair Buttermilk Butyl Amine Butyl ether Butylacetate Butylene Butyric Acid calcium Bisulfide...
  • Page 40 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility chloral Hydrate chloric Acid chlorine (dry) chlorine Water chlorine, Anhydrous Liquid chloroacetic Acid chlorobenzene (Mono) chlorobromomethane chloroform chlorosulfonic Acid chromic Acid 10% chromic Acid 30% chromic Acid 5% chromic Acid 50% chromium Salts...
  • Page 41 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Dimethyl Formamide Diphenyl Oxide Disodium Phosphate Dyes epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) ethane ethanol ethanolamine ether ethyl Acetate ethyl Benzoate ethyl chloride ethyl ether ethylene Bromide ethylene chloride ethylene chlorohydrin...
  • Page 42 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Furfural Gallic Acid Gasoline (high–aromatic) Gasoline, leaded, ref. Gasoline, unleaded C2-Fair Gelatin Glucose Glue, P.V.A. Glycerin Glycolic Acid Grape Juice Grease Heptane C1-Fair Hexane Honey Hydraulic Oil (Petro)
  • Page 43 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Iodine Iodine (in alcohol) Iodoform Isooctane Isopropyl Acetate Isopropyl ether Isotane Jet Fuel (JP3, JP4, JP5, JP8) Kerosene Ketones Lacquer Thinners Lacquers Lactic Acid Lard Lead Acetate Lead Nitrate...
  • Page 44 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Methane Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) Methyl Acetate Methyl Acetone Methyl Alcohol 10% Methyl Bromide Methyl Butyl Ketone Methyl cellosolve Methyl chloride Methyl Dichloride Methyl ethyl Ketone Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Methyl Isopropyl Ketone Methyl Methacrylate...
  • Page 45 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Oils: Aniline Oils: castor Oils: cinnamon Oils: citric Oils: coconut Oils: cod Liver Oils: corn Oils: cottonseed Oils: creosote Oils: crude Oil Oils: Diesel Fuel (20, 30, 40, 50) Oils: Fuel (1, 2, 3, 5A, 5B, 6) Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Petro) Oils: Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic)
  • Page 46 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Phosphoric Acid (<40%) Phosphoric Acid (>40%) Phosphoric Acid (crude) Phosphoric Acid (molten) Phosphorus Phosphorus Trichloride Photographic Developer Photographic Solutions Phthalic Anhydride Picric Acid chemical Tygon Silicone...
  • Page 47 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical Tygon Silicone Viton Pharmed tube compatibility Plating Solutions: Iron: Ferrous Sulfate Bath 150°F Plating Solutions: Iron: Fluoborate Bath 145°F Plating Solutions: Iron: Sulfamate 140°F Plating Solutions: Iron: Sulfate-chloride Bath 160°F Plating Solutions: Lead Fluoborate Plating Plating Solutions: Nickel: electroless 200°F Plating Solutions: Nickel: Fluoborate 100-170°F...
  • Page 48 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Propylene Glycol C1-Fair Pyridine Pyrogallic Acid Resorcinal Rosins C1-Fair Salicylic Acid Salt Brine (Nacl saturated) Sea Water Silicone Silver Nitrate Soap Solutions Soda Ash (see Sodium carbonate) Sodium Acetate Sodium Benzoate Sodium Bicarbonate...
  • Page 49 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Sodium Sulfate Sodium Sulfide Sodium Sulfite Sodium Tetraborate Sodium Thiosulfate (hypo) Stannic chloride Stannous chloride Starch Stearic Acid Stoddard Solvent C1-Fair Styrene Sulfate (Liquors) Sulfur chloride C1-Fair Sulfur Dioxide...
  • Page 50 ANNeX c | cHeMIcAL ReSISTANce OF WASHABILITY TeST cOMPONeNTS chemical BPT Pharmed tube Tygon Silicone Viton compatibility Urea Uric Acid Urine Varnish Vinegar Vinyl Acetate Vinyl chloride Water, Acid, Mine Water, Deionized Water, Distilled Water, Fresh Water, Salt Whiskey and Wines White Liquor (Pulp Mill) White Water (Paper Mill) Xylene...

  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity Tqc Basic Scrub & Washability Test

    The product(s) have been tested according the appropriate quality instruction, which is part of TQC’s quality system, which is annually audited by DNV GL – Business Assurance as the independent national accredited body, and has been found conform to the Management System...

  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity Tqc Scrub & Washability Test

    The product(s) have been tested according the appropriate quality instruction, which is part of TQC’s quality system, which is annually audited by DNV GL – Business Assurance as the independent national accredited body, and has been found conform to the Management System...
  • Page 56 4053 S. Lapeer Road - Suite H Metamora, MI. 48455 - USA +1 810 678 2400 +1 810 678 2422 Joel@tqc-usa.com www.tqc-usa.com TQC ITALIA S.R.L. Via Cesare Cantu’, 2 6 20831 Seregno (MB) - ITALY +39 0362 1822230 +39 0362 1822234 info@tqcitaly.it www.tqc.eu...

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